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Clarisa Hernandez Announced as Recipient of the 2016 Millennial Advisor Award

Hernandez was one of five rising stars selected for The American College of Financial Services’ award.

BRYN MAWR, PA—Clarisa Hernandez, CFP®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor at North Star Resource Group, has been selected as a recipient of The American College of Financial Services’ 2016 Millennial Advisor Award. The Award was presented to five individuals at The College’s annual President’s Dinner, held on Friday, November 18th, 2016 in New York City.

Within the past year, The American College formed the Millennial Advisory Task Force after discovering a need for a platform where top young advisors could collaborate and share ideas. Born from the Task Force was the Millennial Advisor Award, which honors a select group of individuals annually under the age of 35 who have proven outstanding performance and leadership in their careers in the financial industry, as well as a commitment to serving their communities. The five recipients of the 2016 inaugural awards were selected by the Task Force from a long list of nominees.

“It is an honor to receive this award and a privilege to have been recognized by industry legends who have contributed so much to our profession,” said Hernandez. “We hope to continue to make you proud in the coming decades.”

Hernandez is a Financial Advisor based in North Star’s Denver, CO office. A graduate of Arizona State University, Hernandez started her career with North Star in Phoenix, AZ and in 8 years she has become a consistent successful producer, Founder of North Star’s Denver office, mentor to young advisors in the Denver office and President of North Star’s Medical Division. Outside of North Star, Hernandez is involved with Securian’s Premier Resource Group, WISE (Women’s Interactive Exchange), GAMA International, The American College’s Millennial Advisory Task Force, Social Venture Partners and Brophy Community Foundation.

About North Star Resource GroupNorth Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides both individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve and protect their wealth. North Star has more than 150 full time advisors and over 150 employees. In a network of 44 offices in 22 states, they have contributed to the financial security and well-being of over 120,000 individuals and small businesses**. To learn more about North Star Resource Group, visit www.NorthStarFinancial.com.

Awards are based on criteria relative to leadership, achievement, and recruiting selected by the applicant. Individuals must be current with membership dues and submit an application fee for consideration. Working with this firm or this individual is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation. In order to be granted some of these awards, individuals must be in good standing with the organization in terms of their applications and payments.

North Star Resource Group offers securities and investment advisory services through CRI Securities, LLC and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Members FINRA/SIPC. CRI Securities, LLC is affiliated with Securian Financial Services, Inc. and North Star Resource Group. North Star Resource Group is not affiliated with Securian Financial Services, Inc. North Star Resource Group is independently owned and operated.

*Financial Advisors do not provide tax, mortgage, real estate or legal advice. You should always consult a tax or legal professional for advice regarding your specific tax and/or legal situation. North Star Resource Group and its affiliate(s) CRI Securities, LLC are independently owned and operated, and offers its own suite of products and services entirely independent of Securian.

Certain individuals associated with North Star Resource Group are registered with and offer securities and investment advisory services through Securian Financial Services, Inc. ("Securian") and CRI Securities, LLC, registered broker-dealers and investment advisors, member FINRA/SIPC. Individuals registered with Securian and CRI Securities, LLC are authorized to offer only those securities and investment advisory services that have been specifically approved by Securian and CRI Securities, LLC. Additional information about individuals registered with FINRA can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck. For information about which individuals associated with North Star Resource Group are registered with Securian and CRI Securities, LLC, as well as information about which securities and investment advisory services such individuals are authorized to offer on Securian and CRI Securities, LLC's behalf, please contact Securian at 1-800-820-4205.

Awards are based primarily on criteria relative to leadership, achievement, recruiting, management practices, community service, team unity and education. Sales are not a consideration. There is no fee associated with this award. Companies must be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau for consideration. Working with this advisor or firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation. 1575329/DOFU 10-2016